Fausto Passes North of Hawaii; Genevieve Strengthens

Hurricane Fausto has entered the Central Pacific and is forecast to pass north of Hawaii as a weakening tropical storm, with strongest winds and heaviest rainfall expected to remain north of the state. Advisories warn of increasing surf and dangerous rip currents across the islands as Fausto tracks away from Hawaii. Officials urge residents to prepare, review emergency plans, and secure at least 14 days of supplies, while utility providers like Hawaiian Electric warn of possible outages and offer guidance on safe generator use. Separately, Hurricane Genevieve has strengthened to Category 4 off Mexico and is projected to move northwest, potentially sending 8–11 foot surf to San Diego County beaches. Forecasters caution that overall impacts remain uncertain and track changes could shift surf and wind risks for Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast, so monitoring continues. The El Niño pattern continues to be considered in forecasting broader Pacific storm activity.